# Fennies Raynes Park Fennies Raynes Park is a full-day nursery at 9 Amity Grove, London, SW20 0LQ, in Cottenham Park, Merton. It is registered for 97 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Fennies Day Nurseries Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-raynes-park-2652430 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 9 Amity Grove, London, SW20 0LQ - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 97 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8770 3222 - Website: https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove - Run by: [Fennies Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/fennies-day-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2652430 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Good - Behaviour and attitudes: Good - Personal development: Good - Leadership and management: Good Safeguarding effective. Inspection history: - 18 September 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good - 17 April 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652430 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2022 (Reference 2652430). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652430) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 18 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652430) - Registered places: 97 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652430) ## Fees - Charge on funded hours: £13.50 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £13.50 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £13.50 (full day) - Registration fee: £200 - Deposit: £400 - Deposit: £250 Funded hours: 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 9 Amity Grove, London, SW20 0LQ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.410358,-0.231975 - Station: Raynes Park, under 0.1 miles - Station: Wimbledon Chase, 0.7 miles - 16 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Cottenham Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Holland Garden, 0.3 miles - Park: Morley Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Merton there are about 3.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum. Its website names SEND support, an inclusive setting, library visits and STEM activities. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips. - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove) ### Settling in Its website says settling-in visits are planned with the Nursery Manager around the start date, and a parent stays onsite during the first short visit. Settling-in sessions are free of charge, generally one week, and extendable to two weeks. - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/fees-funding) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/fees-funding) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove) ### Safety Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated safeguarding effective. Its website names CCTV as its security measure. - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq) - Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove) ### Extras and activities - Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove) ### Getting a place Its website says families enquire by form, email or phone, then book a tour with the onsite team, complete registration forms and T&Cs, and pay a £200 registration fee and a £400 deposit. The fact sheet lists the deposit fee as £250. The nursery has a waiting list, requires 8 weeks' notice to leave, and accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Hollymount School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | West Wimbledon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles | | The Norwegian Kindergarten In London | | 2–6 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Hall School Wimbledon | | 4–18 | | | 0.5 miles | | St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Donhead Preparatory School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.7 miles | | The Rowans School | | 3–7 | | yes | 0.7 miles | | Wimbledon Common Preparatory School | | 4–7 | | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-ltd-durham-road-ey465156) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-raynes-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-2556617) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-nurseries-ltd-pepys-road-2670410) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [MMI Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mmi-preschool-ey394181) | Good | | 09:00–15:45 | 0.3 miles | | [Little Forest Folk](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-folk-ey483521) | Good | £121.49 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Little Hearts Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hearts-pre-school-ey422235) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Fennies Raynes Park offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Fennies Raynes Park offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £13.50 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### What are Fennies Raynes Park's opening hours? Fennies Raynes Park opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Fennies Raynes Park open all year? Yes, Fennies Raynes Park is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Fennies Raynes Park take? Fennies Raynes Park takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Fennies Raynes Park's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Fennies Raynes Park Good at its inspection on 18 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Fennies Raynes Park take? Fennies Raynes Park is registered with Ofsted for up to 97 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Fennies Raynes Park? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Fennies Raynes Park. ### Does Fennies Raynes Park accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Fennies Raynes Park accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Fennies Raynes Park? Yes. Fennies Raynes Park lists a registration fee of £200, a deposit of £400 and a deposit of £250. ### Who runs Fennies Raynes Park? Fennies Raynes Park is run by Fennies Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 28 nurseries. ### What approach does Fennies Raynes Park follow? Fennies Raynes Park's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does Fennies Raynes Park have outdoor space? Fennies Raynes Park lists: Local outings and trips. ### Does Fennies Raynes Park support children with SEND? Fennies Raynes Park lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Fennies Raynes Park? Raynes Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Fennies Raynes Park? You can call 020 8770 3222 and visit www.fennies.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652430) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.fennies.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/raynes-park-amity-grove) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Raynes+Park+Nursery+%7C+Fennies+Raynes+Park%2C+Amity+Grove&query_place_id=ChIJXwh58yUJdkgR33YuksEx63A) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.